boon 1
(b n)
n.
1. A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in
response to a request.
2. A timely blessing or benefit: A brisk breeze is a boon to sailors.
[Middle English bone, from Old Norse b
 n, prayer;
see bh -2 in Indo-European
roots.] |
| boon 2
(bn)
adj.
1. Convivial; jolly: a boon
companion to all.
2. Archaic Favorable.
[Middle English bon, good, from Old French,
from Latin bonus; see deu-2 in Indo-European
roots.]
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Little Brother Matt (LBM) and his new love for poetry have been a boon to me in my life after tumors.
Little Brother Matt (LBM) and his new love for poetry have been a boon to me in my life after tumors.
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